Members In The News

Waylon Jennings Tribute Album

January 17, 2012

Collaboration album dedicated to Waylon Jennings available soon.

The Music Inside, Volume II, the second of a three volume series dedicated to the late Waylon Jennings, features country music artists performing his greatest hits.

Dolly Parton Has a New Book

November 21, 2011

1986 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee Dolly Parton has a new book; The Quotable Dolly: A Collection of Rich Sayings to Live, Love and Laugh By from The Country Music Legend.

Bobby Braddock Presented BMI’s Icon Award

November 21, 2011

1981 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee Bobby Braddock was presented with BMI’s Icon Award for writing and co-writing such songs as; ”D-I-V-O-R-C-E,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” “Time Marches On,” “Did You Ever,” “Golden Ring,” I Wanna Talk About Me,” “I Feel Like Loving You Again” and “People Are Crazy.”

The International Bluegrass Music Association Honors the Centennial of Bill Monroe

October 25, 2011

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member, Bill Monroe was celebrated this year at IBMA week with an all-star concert featuring Del McCoury and a tribute at the 22^nd annual awards show by Sam Bush. Monroe, who is considered the father of bluegrass, would have turned 100 this month. Remembrances of his life and career were heard all throughout the week from stars and fans alike.

Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams

October 18, 2011

The Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams, a album of previously unreleased Hank Williams lyrics with music written and performed by several artists, including Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Members Vince Gill, Rodney Crowell, Merle Haggard and 2011 inductee Alan Jackson has just been released.

Dickey Lee’s “Memphis Beat” Surprise

July 07, 2011

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member Dickey Lee recently got a very pleasant surprise.

A Busy 2011 for Guy Clark

July 06, 2011

Guy Clark's Songs and Stories is set be released August 16, 2011 and fellow artists and friends pay homage to Guy in This One's For Him: A Tribute to Guy Clark, a double album set to be released this fall.

Bill Anderson Receives Star on Nashville’s Walk of Fame

July 06, 2011

Congratulations to Bill Anderson , a Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member on being inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame.

Bob DiPiero Garners Oscar Nomination

Congratulations to Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member, Bob DiPiero, on his nomination for the 2011 Oscar for Best Original Song in a Motion Picture for "Coming Home," featured on the Country Song soundtrack. The song, written by Bob DiPiero, Tom Douglas, Hillary Lindsey and Troy Verges, is performed by the film's star, previous Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow, who describes it as "emotional to sing," and says it is her favorite song included in the film.“

Dennis Morgan & Kye Flemming Hit Honored as Tennessee State Song

Hall of Fame members Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan made history June 9, 2010 when their classic ballad “Smoky Mountain Rain” became the official state song of Tennessee.

Bobby Braddock Tops the Charts

August 12, 2009

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member, Bobby Braddock, along with co-writer Troy Jones, have a #1 hit with “People Are Crazy” recorded by Billy Currington. The songwriter’s celebrated the chart-topping collaboration with Billy at a party hosted by BMI.

Dennis Morgan Has Another #1 Hit

June 03, 2009

2004, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Dennis Morgan collaborated with Shawn Camp and Billy Burnette to write “River of Love” which has become George Straits, 57^th #1 single. Dennis has had numerous # 1 hits including: “ I knew You Were Waiting For Me,” sung by Aretha Franklin and George Michaels, “Let Me Go,” by Faith Hill, and “I was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool,” by Barbara Mandrell. “River of Love” marks over 30 #1 hits for Dennis Morgan.

Cindy Walker Featured in Performing Songwriter

January 04, 2009

Her songs have been recorded by artists ranging from Bob Wills to Elvis Presley to Ray Charles. Performing Songwriter features Cindy Walker in their Legends of Songwriting Series. Harlan Howard called her his favorite songwriter. Learn more about this amazing woman in the Performing Songwriter magazine profile.

Hank Williams, Jr. Honored as a BMI Icon

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Hank Williams, Jr. will be honored as a BMI Icon at the U.S. performing right organization’s 56th annual Country Awards on November 11, 2008. Hank joins a joins an elite list of past honorees that includes other hall of fame members Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, Whisperin’ Bill Anderson, and Loretta Lynn. Learn more about the BMI Icon Awards here.

Tom T. Hall Inducted Into Country Music Hall of Fame

Congratulations to Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame Member and artist, Tom T. Hall, who received the honor of being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008, along with The Statler Brothers, and Emmylou Harris. Visit Tom’s page at the Country Music Hall of Fame site.

Mac McAnally Supports The Troops

Mac McAnally, 2007 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and 2008 CMA Musician of the Year has announced he will donate all his artist royalties from his single “You First” to the Wounded Warriors Project. This project raises awareness and enlists the public’s aid for the needs of severely injured service men and women. This partnership is fitting because the song speaks to the unselfishness of soldiers. “You First” is the first single from Mac McAnally’s upcoming album expected this summer.

Harlan Howard Achieves No. 1 Song in Six Decades

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member, Harlan Howard, has another hit with One Eskimo's number one, AAA smash “Kandi.” This achievement gives Harlan number one records in six decades since he caught fire in the 50s.

Buffett Releases New Book

Did you know that in addtion to being a Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame Member, Jimmy Buffett is also a best-selling author of five books? His lastest, "Swine-Not?" has just been released in paperback.

Watch a video interview Jimmy on Amazon.com where he talks about writing books vs. writing songs. View it here.

Dolly Parton inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame

Congratulations to Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame Member, Dolly Parton who received the honor of being inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in February, 2009, along with Michael W. Smith, Dr. Bobby Jones, the Dixie Hummingbirds and music producer, Lari Gross. To learn more about Dolly and the Gospel Music Hall of Fame visit her site here.